1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build
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Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Hey gang... fellow RPFer Wavey is on a mission to find the throttle housing greeblie that I created from balsa wood. This particular part is used throughout the MF cockpit (throttle housing , canopy greeblie), on medical droids and I JUST noticed the designers used it in the snowspeeder.
Look just below the LED bar in the center of the screen
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Hey gang... fellow RPFer Wavey is on a mission to find the throttle housing greeblie that I created from balsa wood. This particular part is used throughout the MF cockpit (throttle housing , canopy greeblie), on medical droids and I JUST noticed the designers used it in the snowspeeder.
Look just below the LED bar in the center of the screen
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Wavey
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I'll put down my thoughts on it so far, incase anyone can work it out. I'm having to go the long way round on finding this part because it's a tad tricky.
There's approximately 8 of these that I can find in the film that I would say are in two adjoining scenes, so possibly 8 in total in use at one time - running from where Han and Chewie are welding, 2 there, then in to the MF's cockpit, 6 there I think. The only other prop that I can think of that has (almost) this amount of the same thing are those electrical parts near where Han and Chewie are trying to fix the Hyperdrive. There are 5 identical units on the wall plus 1 on top of the Falcon next to the hub caps, which looks to be in its original box. So I'm thinking both these items are related.
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In the first pic there is an orange ceramic capacitor which I am sort of familiar with in radios/TV sets/amps - so I'll go with radios/transceivers as the other 6 props on the wall also appear to be parts of an aircraft/military radio system. The front half of this object where the capacitor is seems to have an inner part that is slightly sprung loaded, suggesting that this part has to have something resting on top of it in order to complete a circuit, or, the part slots in to something (in a similar way to a modern PCI card) for the same reason - so could it be part of a rack mounted transciever? This idea also works for an oscilloscope/radar type unit.
Please excuse my rambling method of sussing it out, lol, but the logo stamped on the front of it is too blured to see. Will need an uncompressed PNG of that shot, it's from the scene in the snowspeeder.
I'll put down my thoughts on it so far, incase anyone can work it out. I'm having to go the long way round on finding this part because it's a tad tricky.
There's approximately 8 of these that I can find in the film that I would say are in two adjoining scenes, so possibly 8 in total in use at one time - running from where Han and Chewie are welding, 2 there, then in to the MF's cockpit, 6 there I think. The only other prop that I can think of that has (almost) this amount of the same thing are those electrical parts near where Han and Chewie are trying to fix the Hyperdrive. There are 5 identical units on the wall plus 1 on top of the Falcon next to the hub caps, which looks to be in its original box. So I'm thinking both these items are related.
Shadow of Reflection: Movie Screencaps R-S: Click image to close this window
In the first pic there is an orange ceramic capacitor which I am sort of familiar with in radios/TV sets/amps - so I'll go with radios/transceivers as the other 6 props on the wall also appear to be parts of an aircraft/military radio system. The front half of this object where the capacitor is seems to have an inner part that is slightly sprung loaded, suggesting that this part has to have something resting on top of it in order to complete a circuit, or, the part slots in to something (in a similar way to a modern PCI card) for the same reason - so could it be part of a rack mounted transciever? This idea also works for an oscilloscope/radar type unit.
Please excuse my rambling method of sussing it out, lol, but the logo stamped on the front of it is too blured to see. Will need an uncompressed PNG of that shot, it's from the scene in the snowspeeder.
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You're not rambling at all! This is all GREAT info! If we can nail this part down - One more greeblie identified. But I wonder what the cost would be!
Looks like you're using the same site I was for screen grabs. I have the Blue Ray at home. I'll see if I can zoom in and figure out what the stamp says.
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You're not rambling at all! This is all GREAT info! If we can nail this part down - One more greeblie identified. But I wonder what the cost would be!
Looks like you're using the same site I was for screen grabs. I have the Blue Ray at home. I'll see if I can zoom in and figure out what the stamp says.
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SteveStarkiller
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Hey Sofaking,
Those side panels are coming along fantastic!
you were wondering what dimensions to use for that circular rear-lit look on the buttons.
I've had some success here with 1/4" thickness to the buttons (made of a semi-opaque material, like "opal" perspex noted on the blueprints), a 3/4" diameter hole behind, and a light source about 3/4" behind the aperture. I realize this is just a computer model, but it is rendered with a program that makes all kinds of (potentially dubious) claims about how its algorithms imitate real light. Can't wait to see what you come up with on these!
Hey Sofaking,
Those side panels are coming along fantastic!
you were wondering what dimensions to use for that circular rear-lit look on the buttons.
I've had some success here with 1/4" thickness to the buttons (made of a semi-opaque material, like "opal" perspex noted on the blueprints), a 3/4" diameter hole behind, and a light source about 3/4" behind the aperture. I realize this is just a computer model, but it is rendered with a program that makes all kinds of (potentially dubious) claims about how its algorithms imitate real light. Can't wait to see what you come up with on these!
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Thank you my friend! WOW! The rendering looks awesome! The render engine seems to have nailed it. It looks like Perspex is the way to go.
OH! Did you see the radar base!!!???
Thank you my friend! WOW! The rendering looks awesome! The render engine seems to have nailed it. It looks like Perspex is the way to go.
OH! Did you see the radar base!!!???
SteveStarkiller
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Thanks! I wouldn't have done it without your input on how those buttons were lit.
Yeah, I saw the base, that's a nice clean build, can't wait to see it go further.
check out this site: Plexiglass - PLEXIGLASS SHEETS - Buy Online Store
looks like you can get a 12" x 12" "Milky White" sheet of 1/4" inch plexiglass for $20. Not a bad price for 144 buttons... Looks like they do custom cutting too (I didn't see how much extra that tacks on, but it looks like you can get a quote. Unless you can cut the plexiglass yourself?)
Thanks! I wouldn't have done it without your input on how those buttons were lit.
Yeah, I saw the base, that's a nice clean build, can't wait to see it go further.
check out this site: Plexiglass - PLEXIGLASS SHEETS - Buy Online Store
looks like you can get a 12" x 12" "Milky White" sheet of 1/4" inch plexiglass for $20. Not a bad price for 144 buttons... Looks like they do custom cutting too (I didn't see how much extra that tacks on, but it looks like you can get a quote. Unless you can cut the plexiglass yourself?)
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Hi Gang,
I've been fortunate to have been able to pick up 2X4 foot X 1/4 in sheets of MDF at the local home improvement stores. Unfortunately, the next 4 panels to be built are all 25+ inches high. What does this mean? I will be doing my best to "splice" or "join" the sheets together without error. Fortunately, there doesn't appear to be any holes to drill either that high or low on the panels.
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Hi Gang,
I've been fortunate to have been able to pick up 2X4 foot X 1/4 in sheets of MDF at the local home improvement stores. Unfortunately, the next 4 panels to be built are all 25+ inches high. What does this mean? I will be doing my best to "splice" or "join" the sheets together without error. Fortunately, there doesn't appear to be any holes to drill either that high or low on the panels.
Stand by!
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I have ZERO intention of cutting the plastic. Something that thick needs to be precise! And I don't have either the equipment or know how to pull that off.
I've been in touch with TAPS Plastic and should be getting several samples within the next couple of days. I'm going to create a small practice panel to work with and hopefully nail down the look we've all come to recognize and LOVE!
Do you think I should stick with 1 in (same as the mosaic tiles) or go with the 3/4 in?
I have ZERO intention of cutting the plastic.
Something that thick needs to be precise! And I don't have either the equipment or know how to pull that off.I've been in touch with TAPS Plastic and should be getting several samples within the next couple of days. I'm going to create a small practice panel to work with and hopefully nail down the look we've all come to recognize and LOVE!
Do you think I should stick with 1 in (same as the mosaic tiles) or go with the 3/4 in?
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SteveStarkiller
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Heh, I don't blame you. Even if you could cut them, plexiglass fibers are hell. My dad used to work at a laser-cutting facility, and his hands were constantly full of tiny fiberglass splinters.
I think you should stick with the 1". anything less starts to make the panels look too big, and the cockpit less cramped. (are those pre-fab pushbuttons 3/4"? Man, if only those were 1x1)
Heh, I don't blame you. Even if you could cut them, plexiglass fibers are hell. My dad used to work at a laser-cutting facility, and his hands were constantly full of tiny fiberglass splinters.
I think you should stick with the 1". anything less starts to make the panels look too big, and the cockpit less cramped. (are those pre-fab pushbuttons 3/4"? Man, if only those were 1x1)
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I searched HIGH and LOW for illuminated buttons. The buttons I found/purchased are 1/2-3/4 in. They look cool, but just don't work nor have the same impact. The only thing is they were functional and interactive...
I searched HIGH and LOW for illuminated buttons. The buttons I found/purchased are 1/2-3/4 in. They look cool, but just don't work nor have the same impact. The only thing is they were functional and interactive...
SteveStarkiller
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man, I keep thinking that there's GOT to be a way I can model a printable click button that can incorporate the perspex buttons.....
Like a simple 1x1" framework, with all the fittings, levers, springs or whatever else to make it click in and out, a 3/4" aperture for the backlight... how hard could it be? All I'd need would be a clear idea of the mechanics of those 3/4" buttons and I could be in business. Though making it so they illuminated when you clicked them might be beyond me, at least they could be interactive. I bet the assembly would be pretty cheap to print too, and you could limit the pressable buttons to the console and few others... let me know what you think.
man, I keep thinking that there's GOT to be a way I can model a printable click button that can incorporate the perspex buttons.....
Like a simple 1x1" framework, with all the fittings, levers, springs or whatever else to make it click in and out, a 3/4" aperture for the backlight... how hard could it be? All I'd need would be a clear idea of the mechanics of those 3/4" buttons and I could be in business. Though making it so they illuminated when you clicked them might be beyond me, at least they could be interactive. I bet the assembly would be pretty cheap to print too, and you could limit the pressable buttons to the console and few others... let me know what you think.
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Why not just get full sized 8x4 sheets? Save yourself a LOT of hassle...
Why not just get full sized 8x4 sheets? Save yourself a LOT of hassle...
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Unfortunately... no one in the immediate area stocks 4X8 sheets of 1/4 in MDF. VERY frustrating!
Unfortunately... no one in the immediate area stocks 4X8 sheets of 1/4 in MDF. VERY frustrating!
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Couldn't you just piggy back the perspex on top of the button? Replace the existing colored button with a clear replacement? The light should shine through to the perspex.
There would be a little bit on bastardizing to the button itself... but should that work?
Couldn't you just piggy back the perspex on top of the button? Replace the existing colored button with a clear replacement? The light should shine through to the perspex.
There would be a little bit on bastardizing to the button itself... but should that work?
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GREAT NEWS! A couple switches arrived!
GREAT NEWS! A couple switches arrived!
Fuzzual
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SON-OF-A-SWITCH!!!!! That's a lot of switches big guy!
SON-OF-A-SWITCH!!!!! That's a lot of switches big guy!
GREAT NEWS! A couple switches arrived!
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That really sucks then! No lumber place could have them brought in for you? The lumber yard near me will special order anything for me if I pay for it up front. Just gets thrown on the truck with their usual deliveries.
That really sucks then! No lumber place could have them brought in for you? The lumber yard near me will special order anything for me if I pay for it up front. Just gets thrown on the truck with their usual deliveries.
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